Hi, Pat. I was in your shoes a number of months back. I believe I got the first customer shipped MK IV and I've had it now going into my third week. The Torii was my first Decware piece and I can tell you the wait is worth it. I recommend using the KT66s with this amp. I also have the EL34s and have put those away. The 66s seem to have a richer sound and better balance top to bottom. I still have tons of break in to go but this amp has already won me over. If it continues to improve as everyone suggests that it will, this will be my last amp.

I just noticed on the product page that Steve omitted the bit about ordering a TORII MK IV at the TORII MK III Price. He also omitted the pictures of the IV. I think the transition to the new page is underway.

Well my Torii MKIV just arrvied today. For now I am seeing how it sounds with my small traps speakers. I have used the mini torii for a few years now, jupiter and feedback upgrade on it, and just love it so time to see how this big boy does

I have never heard a mini-Torii... but I did A/B my Torii III to the IV, and I prefer the III's lusciousness to the IV's more clinical sound... your speakers, sources and room will surely be different and your preferences may vary. It will be interesting to hear your impressions.

Well darn it this amp is just super awesome that since I have plugged it in I forgot about my mini torii. I have noticed everything just went up a notch in a good way, especially the bass department and clarity compared to my mini torii. Now I just love my mini torii but since I got the MKIV I have had no desire to listen to it lol. I still have burning in to do as I have only like 30 hours on it. Even my wife who is just the best, mentioned how good the MKIV sounded and she never comments on my audio stuff lol.

My setup is, iMac--Anedio U2 usb converter---Van Alstine Vision dac---Torii---Trapezium speakers, though speakers will be upgraded eventually to the err's or hr-1.Thank you decware team for making an amazing amp and having such wonderful service.

Speaker Impedance Switch (cont.)The amplifier is sold with the option of being wired for 8 and 16 ohm speakers. Irregardlessof which way you had your amplifier wired at the factory, the higher impedance will alwaysbe with the switch towards the front of the amp. Lower impedance will always be with theswitch towards the rear of the amplifier.

Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.Examples of IRREGARDLESS

I told them that irregardless of what you read in books, they's some members of the theatrical profession that occasionally visits the place where they sleep. —Ring Lardner, The Big Town, 1921Origin of IRREGARDLESS

probably blend of irrespective and regardlessFirst Known Use: circa 1912

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